March
CA. Desert Chorale Segment – March 26, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – CA. Desert Chorale Segment
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CA. DESERT CHORALE w/ Marne McClusky and Tim Bruneau,16 years as Artistic Director re: P.O. Box 2716 Palm Desert, CA.
– REPORT that they hope to be the premier choral ensemble of the CV.
– DISCUSSION that Marne is a past president and long-time board member. The Chorale is in its 31st year.
– REPORT on how Tim selects the music. His musical educational background. His ability as a voice teacher.
– DISCUSSION that some folks are professionals, and some are amateurs.
– REPORT on how the auditions are run. Their rehearsal schedule every Monday, Sept., thru April.
– REPORT on their participation in the Eisenhower Memory Care Center benefit concert, Forest Lawn Easter Services, etc.
– HOLD THE DATE: Sunday April 1 & 14; 3 PM. “Brahms, Billy, Birds & Beatles. Hope Palm Desert, 45900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. Seating will be first come, first served. $30. Available on the website and @ the door.
– (contact info: www.californaidesertchorale.org and (760) 346-4933).
Marne and Tim
Canopy Wine Lounge Segment – March 26, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Canopy Wine Lounge Segment
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CANOPY WINE LOUNGE w/ Josh Kelly, General Manager and Wine Maker and Phil Barrood, Assistant G.M. and Marketing Director; re; 175 N. Palm Cyn., Ste., 150, Palm Springs.
– REPORT that they have 30 wines by the glass and 150 wines by the bottle.
– REPORT that they are Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley’s 1st Winery.
– DISCUSSION of what Christopher Kennedy has told us about the design.
– REPORT on the food offerings from their great chef Kristen from Napa. Menu is geared toward the wine not the other way around.
– REPORT on the menu of small bites now and the matching of those w/ the wines. The flights they have.
– DISCUSSION of the menu, i.e.; Wagyu meat balls.
– DISCUSSION of the outdoor patio. They can seat 64 guests inside and out.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that they are open from 3 PM Wednesdays thru Saturdays and 11 PM on Sundays.
– (contact info; www.canopywinelounge.com and (760) 656-0054)
Josh and Phil
Restaurant of the Week Segment – March 25, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “LuLu California Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on “LuLu California Bistro” where there’s always a party. “Absolulu“ lol
– REPORT on how busy LuLu has been. Lots of families are dining there as well downtown Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the Easter Sunday Brunch offerings from 9 AM to 3 PM @ LuLu. Created by Chef Carolina. Call for reservations.
– REPORT on the 3 courses for only $49.99; STARTERS – 7 appetizers and soups. ENTREES – 16 sweet and savory ones. DESSERTS – 7 decadent ones.
– REPORT on the 3 different kinds of eggs benedict; the chicken & waffles, the slow roasted prime rib, etc., etc.,
– REPORT on the special children’s menu this year for $24.99.
– REPORT on the weekly specials offered Monday thru Friday each week. $27.99 From Chef Carolina. i.e. Choice of soup or salad, entrée and dessert. Fried Chicken has been added.
– REPORT that the All-Day Happy Hour is CONTINUING @ LuLu’s. Monday – Friday, 3 – 9 PM in the bar area. All well drinks $5.99. House Wines $6.99. Draft Beer $5.99. Bar Bites $6.99 and $9.99.
– (contact info: www.lulupalmsprings.com and (760) 327-LULU 5858)
Joe
Desert Oasis Health Segment – March 25, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Sarah Tripp re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. A Registered Dietician.
– REPORT that March is colorectal cancer awareness month for both men and women. Folks under 50 are getting it now. Important to talk to your doctor about screening.
– DISCUSSION that the S A D (Standard American Diet) is to blame. More fruits and vegetables, more grains.
– REPORT on how fiber “cleans out” your colon and intestines. You feel full on fewer calories if you eat fiber.
– DISCUSSION that to lower your risk of colorectal cancer you should;
1. Watch your diet & exercise.
2. Eat fewer processed meats/foods.
3. Drink less alcohol.
– REPORT that the home “Colorguard” test is a good place to start.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Sarah
cont. Desert Oasis Health Segment – March 25, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Is the Cardio Mobile gadget good to predict strokes? (Yes. And in that it detects atrial fibrillation one of the big causes of strokes. FDA has cleared this device.)
2. What is Tinnitus? (A ringing in the ears. Discussion of the causes and the fact that it is treatable.)
3. Which time change is healthier? (The time change isn’t as important as the impact either one has on your sleep cycle.)
4. Why does hair turn gray? (Several components; genetics and stress. Also it’s the age of the follicles that cause the gray.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
Ascend Insurance Segment – March 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment
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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village. 26 Years.
– REPORT on his family.
– REPORT that companies are leaving CA left and right. Nationwide is the latest to close their doors to new business. The ones leaving MAY come back.
– REPORT on how Dennis will place his Nationwide clients.
– DISCUSSION that if your home is over 30 years old the only place you can get insurance is CA Fair Plan.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis had 25 carriers to work with, but now has 4 or 5, since so many have stopped writing insurance in CA. Some rates are going up 50%.
– REPORT that Dennis STILL CAN WRITE policies.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties.
– REPORT that NOW IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
David Perry and Associates, Inc. Segment – March 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – David Perry and Associates, Inc. Segment
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DAVID PERRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. w/ David Perry re: 1775 E. Palm Canyon., Dr., Ste., 110-55, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– AHOY!!! HOLD THE DATE WITH DAVID!!!
– EXPLANATION of what David’s segment is titled “Ahoy”.
– REPORT that David wrote for the “M.S.Crystal Fantasy” recently renovated for over 80 some countries.
– REPORT that he wants to get to Antartica.
– REPORT that he and Alfredo will be on the “Explora I” www.explorajourneys.com.
– REPORT “Upon This Rock” An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. Google Books is probably going to be a movie.
– REPORT that 2 markets have really come back after Covid. Cruising has 2 huge markets; especially Luxury ships. The rhythm of sailing is good for you.
– DISCUSSION that he is a Maritime Historian Author. Just returned from a cruise on the Explora I ship.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. “Woman In The Mirror” @ Revolution Stage Company. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– REPORT on San Francisco and his business there.
– DISCUSSION of his mission statement. Great @ communications and International connections.
They do PR, video design, social media, crisis communication, and photography (aerial too).
– REPORT on his clients; The P.S. International Airport; Grand Central Palm Springs in La Plaza; The Purple Room; HARC; Dezart Performs and their Season.
– REPORT on what’s next for David and his husband are working on. Sequel to the book!!!!
– REPORT that you can subscribe to his email list on his website. He’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Davidperrysf.
– (contact info: www.davidperry.com/news and (415) 767-1067).
David
Real Estate Segment – March 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
j- REPORT on how to stage a house to sell. Stage the kitchen and bathroom, especially on-line.
– REPORT that 90% of their buyers are from out of the Coachella Valley.
1. Median price of a detached home in the CV is $635,000. Down 1.6% year over year.
2. The three-month average of sales was 480 units a month, which is 20 units below last year.
3. CV inventory increased 150 units and stood @ 2,260 units. Highest inventory since the start of the pandemic.
4. The median number of “days in the market” in CV was 36 days, one day less than last month.
5. 145.9% of sales sold above list price. One out of every 6 sales.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS.”
1. Why is it so difficult to buy a house now? (Working w/ Brady Sandahl gives you the best chance of understanding the market. Last week had 260 active listings. The number of buyers is up and making offers on properties)
– REPORT that if you are thinking about selling, you must have a property that looks great and is priced BELOW the perceived value. Otherwise buyers were wait for the market to slow down.
– REPORT that we WILL NOT HAVE A CRASH but will have a significant REDUCTION in the number of buyers. Therefore pricing declines will show up. The Market WILL NOT DETERMINE the outcome, but it will tell you what to do DIFFERENTLY to get the outcome you want in the timeframe you want.
– DISCUSSION that we are in a “beauty-pageant price war”. i.e. if you’ve got a 4 bedroom home price it as a 3 bedroom one.
– REPORT that there are enough folks buying real estate has gone down or up depending on where you live in the Valley. If you are looking @ the market from a buyer’s perspective, your biggest fear is that the value may go down. Price NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.
2. Why are young people having trouble buying a home? (Check w/ Brady about the programs that are available for first time buyers and save up.)
– DISCUSSION of the Coachella Valley real estate market as we go into the Tourist Season.
– DISCUSSION that the biggest disadvantage to the Real Estate Market IS THE MEDIA. DO NOT DEPEND ON ZILLOW, THE NETWORK NEWS ETC.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FOUR YEARS in a row by Palm Springs Life and therefore Brady’s team is selling about one home EVERY business day. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– DISCUSSION of the job of Brady Sandahl Real Estate is doing and how he is providing the best knowledge and service to clients ALL OVER THE WORLD.
– REPORT that you can learn/follow along/keep up and read about the real estate market for yourself @ www.bradysandahl.com/followus. 66,000 folks are following Brady in this way.
– REPORT that Brady has connections w/ over 900 offices in the U.S. and Canada he can really service your real estate needs so easily.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 4099-1540).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – March 21, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Scot Bruce re: “Elvis the Early Years”. www.scotbruce.com.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.
Scot “all shook up”
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – March 21, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Scot Bruce re: “Elvis the Early Years”. www.scotbruce.com.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career; How/when/where Elvis “came to be” His great journey w/ the King.
Scot w/ Faith Hill
